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INSANE: 9 - The Real Truth

Ollie Pope poised to stay at No 3 as England focus on continuity for Ashes

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick ‘presumes’ Surrey batter will keep place before tourists’ solitary warm-up date

The Guardian - UK

Bazball makes Root's record in Australia irrelevant

England have insisted Joe Root's lack of centuries in Australia is not an issue, pointing to the fact he has thrived around the world under Brendon McCullum.

AAP

England touch down in Perth but sleepy Lilac Hill is an unlikely Ashes starting point

England’s Test team have now all arrived in Australia, but with 11 days to go until battle commences their preparation seems a little underwhelming

The Guardian - UK

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Ben Stokes signals 2027 Ashes readiness by signing new two-year central contract

Ben Stokes has signalled his desire to play in the 2027 Ashes at home after signing a new two-year central contract with England

The Guardian - UK

Mark Wood: ‘We’re going to the Ashes with an Australia blueprint to put their batters under pressure’

The fast bowler tells Donald McRae that England have confidence and belief as he prepares for what could be his final series against the old foe

The Guardian - UK

5 things we learned after England’s limited-overs tour of New Zealand

Three top-order failures ultimately doomed the tourists.

The Independent UK

England batters not scarred by series loss ahead of Ashes, says Brendon McCullum

The tourists were humbled 3-0 by New Zealand in the one-day international series.

The Independent UK

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Half-baked England misfire again as New Zealand wrap up ODI series sweep

England were left hoping there would be fewer red faces when they got their hands on a red ball after losing by two wickets despite some late hope

The Guardian - UK

England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes

The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook frustrated with England batting in ODI series defeat by New Zealand

In eight overseas ODIs in 2025 England have not batted out their 50-over allotment seven times.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook bemoans England’s lack of runs as they lose series to New Zealand

England capitulated to 175 all out in 36 overs at Hamilton.

The Independent UK

‘New Zealand outplayed us’: Brook admits England failings as series is lost

New Zealand prevail by five wickets to seal ODI series victory, with Jofra Archer’s impressive return the only real positive for England

The Guardian - AU

Blair Tickner sends England to another disappointing batting display

England were all out for 175 in 36 overs against New Zealand in the second ODI at Hamilton.

The Independent UK

Marcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England

Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith predicts conditions are going to make it ‘hard work for batters’.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Harry Brook urges England team-mates to follow his example after first ODI loss to New Zealand

Brook's defiant ton was ultimately in vain as England suffered defeat to New Zealand

The Independent UK

Harry Brook urges England to ‘go a little bit harder’ in next New Zealand clash

Brook rescued the tourists from total ignominy with 135 off 101 balls.

The Guardian - UK

Mitchell steers New Zealand home with Brook’s 135 not enough to save England

New Zealand won a chaotic, entertaining first ODI which saw both top orders struggle and Harry Brook scoring the majority of England’s runs

The Independent UK

England beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Brook heroics

Brook’s century rescued England from 33 for five to post 223, but New Zealand chased the target down to start the three-match series with a victory.

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The Guardian - UK

New Zealand beat England by four wickets in first men’s ODI – as it happened

Daryl Mitchell hit 78 not out to steer the hosts home after England made 223 in total despite Harry Brook’s 135

The Guardian - UK

Rejuvenated Joe Root all revved up to end Ashes century drought in Australia

As he prepared for the first ODI in New Zealand, Joe Root said he was up to the mental challenge of scoring a first Test ton in Australia in this winter’s Ashes

The Independent UK

Joe Root concentrating on being ‘mentally focused’ for Ashes series in Australia

Root has never scored a hundred in 14 Tests in Australia but Ricky Ponting has backed him to end that unwanted streak.

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer to miss England’s first ODI in New Zealand with Ashes in mind

The 30-year-old is set to arrive into New Zealand on Saturday morning alongside fellow express quicks Mark Wood and Josh Tongue.

The Guardian - UK

Beware the quiet man: Ashes folklore is littered with unlikely names stepping up

Pat Cummins’ absence is not quite cause for unfettered English celebration – Scott Boland has ripped them apart before

AAP

'Worst Australian team since 2010-11': Stuart Broad

Ex-England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit back at David Warner, claiming Australia are at their weakest for a home Ashes series in 15 years.

The Independent UK

Joe Root issues ‘bring the urn home’ rallying cry ahead of Ashes

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